On Violence and Power: Assessing Arendt (original) (raw)

This assignment explores the intersection of violence and politics through the lens of Hannah Arendt, alongside critiques from Michel Foucault and Frantz Fanon. It argues that while these theorists acknowledge the role of violence in political contexts, none provide a clear vision for a politics free of violence. The analysis highlights Arendt's acknowledgment of violence as an integral part of political beginnings, yet critiques her instrumental view of violence for failing to account for its deeper cultural and structural implications.